Man Against Crime

Overview

Man Against Crime, one of the first television programs about private eyes, ran on CBS, the DuMont Television Network and NBC from October 7, 1949 to August 26, 1956. The show was created by Lawrence Klee and Paul Alter and was broadcast live until 1952. It was also directed by Paul Alter. The series was one of the few television programs ever to have been simulcast on more than one network: the program aired on both NBC and DuMont during the 1953-1954 television season.

Created by Lawrence M. Klee

Network

• CBS
• DuMont Television Network
• NBC

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Ralph Bellamy

  Mike Barnett

  84 eps

• Alexander Campbell

  Wylie / Mr. Bandreau

  2 eps

• 

  Gloria McGehee

  Ella Weaver

  1 ep

• 

  Margaret Hamilton

  Mrs. Barker

  1 ep

Themes

• new york city
• private investigator

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